Tarot Books & Tarot Cards

The grand dame of astrology, as she was dubbed in a Life magazine article, has put together a tasty repast with all the right ingredients.

In her deft filigree combination of the three the reader soon realizes the close interrelationship of these three subjects ... and in doing so will greatly improve their ability to interpret card readings and the hidden influence of names and numbers.

Here is an up-to-date book containing an easy and enlightening approach to getting the most out of reading tarot cards.

14 diiferent spreads using keywords to give a smooth, informative interpretation for every card in the tarot deck.

This book is filled with information, a great reference book.

This book is an essential tool for those who want to learn to read the cards of The Brotherhood of Light Deck in spreads.

In this book the author takes the student on a spiritual journey to the deeper meaning of the tarot.

Exploring the subject as a path toward the development of the soul. It describes the tarot cards in minute detail, and reveals their relationship to the neophyte’s initiation, biblical references and the esoteric meaning of numbers.

Doane unveils the astrological significance of the tarot in a way that illuminates the beginning student and provides valuable insights for advanced students of the tarot as well.

"After studying this book, the secrets of Tarot are not only revealed, but the mind seems to open up to the symbolic messages of every day life." Allyn McCray, Church of Light Hermetician and Certified Teacher.

The family of Marseilles cards are the decks that first caught the attention of French occultists, thus beginning Tarot's use as a divination tool. The Tarots of Marseille, a detailed reproduction of a classic Marseilles deck, maintains an integrity of Tarot symbolism and a connection with Tarot's veiled past while incorporating added details that enhance usability and increase ease in reading.

The family of Marseilles cards are the decks that first caught the attention of French occultists, thus beginning Tarot's use as a divination tool. The Tarots of Marseille, a detailed reproduction of a classic Marseilles deck, maintains an integrity of Tarot symbolism and a connection with Tarot's veiled past while incorporating added details that enhance usability and increase ease in reading.

Boxed Deck of 78 - 3 x 5 inch Full Color Cards

English

Publisher: Lo Scarabeo, September 2000.

Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for these decks, and the
result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value. One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

Brotherhood of LightFull Color Egyptian Tarot Cards

These exquisite full-color tarot cards are a system of symbolical pictograph through which Egyptian initiates conveyed spiritual ideas derived from a still more ancient past.

As astrology is the Golden Key and the tarot is the Silver Key, this is the only deck that correctly indicates the astrological correspondence on each card and the numerological symbolism associated with the Roman, Hebrew, and Egyptian alphabets.
This text explores the relationships between the Tarot, kabala, astrology and ancient numerology. Integral to this system is the correspondence of the 12 zodiacal signs and 36 decanate constellations with the Major and Minor Arcana.

The Brotherhood of Light Tarot deck also integrates the symbolism of colors and geometric shapes. The back of the cards, inspired by the traditional “carpet pages” found in illuminated ancient manuscripts, features two mirrored images with core diamond shapes.

The original black and white version of this deck was published in 1936 by the Church of Light with card designs by Gloria Beresford. In 2003 Vicki Brewer redrew the original black and white images, and in 2009 she redesigned the cards as full-color Egyptian Tarot cards.

Accompanying the Tarot deck is a 48-page instruction booklet, excerpted from The Sacred Tarot, which provides brief descriptions and interpretations for each of the 78 cards; 22 Major Arcana, 40 Minor Arcana, and 16 Court Cards. Also included are instructions for reading the Tarot cards using two popular spreads.The booklet outlines the history of the Egyptian tarot deck, descriptions of the cards and instructions for use including various spreads.

A more detailed exposition and instructions for use in divination and spiritual science can be found in the corresponding book (CS06) The Sacred Tarot by C. C. Zain.

"This is the most metaphysically integrated tarot deck I've ever used. If you're an astrologer, this is a must-have deck."
--- Allyn McCray, Church of Light Hermetician and Certified Teacher.

The Sacred Tarot

by C.C. Zain

Our most popular book The Sacred Tarot draws comparisons between the Tarot and Kabala, Astrology, Alchemy, Magic, Numerology, Mystery School Initiation, Bible Study, and Freemasonry.

We are pleased to announce that we now have this volume available as a professionally mastered 9-tape audio recording.

This book on tape series is narrated by Julia Emlen, an accomplished actress and narrator and is accompanied by an illustration booklet which contains images of the tarot cards and diagrams of twelve different tarot spreads.

The Sacred Circle Tarot draws on the Pagan heritage of Britain and Ireland, its sacred sites, and symbolic imagery from that tradition. It's based on the idea (suggested by R. J. Stewart) that the Tarot had its origins with the bards of Celtic culture. Together with the included 336-page, full-size book, the deck becomes a virtual training course in Celtic Paganism

Besides understanding the history and theories, there is lots of practical work for any Pagan or Tarot enthusiast. Included are instructions for six different spreads and how to use the cards for several types of meditation and personal spiritual development. The artwork, which combines photos, pencil drawings, computer colorization and enhancement helps to give a breathtaking feeling of extreme realism to the images. It should. The cards show actual landscapes and sacred sites in Britain and Ireland

Christian or Kabalistic symbolism has been removed and replaced with symbolism of the ancient Celts. For example the Fool is now the Green Man, the Magician is the High Priest, the Emperor and Empress are the Lord and Lady, the Devil is replaced by the Underworld, and the World is now the World Tree.

Anna Franklin, from England, has been a witch for 30 years, and a Pagan in her heart for all her life. She has conducted many rituals, handfastings and sabbat rites. She is the High Priestess of the Hearth of Arianrhod, a coven of the Coranieid Clan, a group of traditional witches with their roots in the New Forest, and branches in several parts of the UK.

Explore the ageless images of fair maidens, mystical sages, and brave knights as they spring to life through stunning designs and cutting-edge digital art techniques.

Combining the Rider-Waite tarot system’s familiar imagery with Ciro Marchetti’s exquisite artwork, this stand-alone deck is a valuable tool for any reader. Vibrantly colored and captivating, The Gilded Tarot deck reimagines one of the most well-known and widely studied tarot models. With the accompanying pocket-sized instruction guidebook, you’ll learn to give accurate and intuitive readings for yourself and others.

Ciro Marchetti is an award-winning artist from the United Kingdom. He studied art in London, followed by a career working in Europe and South America before settling in the United States where he opened a design agency in Miami. In addition to managing his company, Ciro also gives workshops and lectures on digital imagery and illustration at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute, and continues to create his own visionary art.

The first documentation of the existence of Tarot cards has been traced back to the fifteenth century, in Italy. This wonderful deck draws upon these historical roots, filing the 78 cards of the Traditional Arcana with beautiful artwork stemming from the background of Italy, with work that resembles everything from Roman design to the extravagance of the Renaissance.

Explore the faces of Kings and Emperors as you find deeper meaning in your readings letting the imagery of these ages spill forth into your understanding of all things.

This brilliant deck also features an instructional pamphlet that explores the history of Tarot as well as methods and theory that will help you understand each card and how to use the deck to perform a reading.

This deck marks the coming of age of Tarot in Italy. The classic design of the Marseilles decks, reinvented by an anonymous artist, exemplifies 19th-century Italian art: detailed, symbolic, and richly colored in vibrant greens, muted reds, and vivid golds. The whole, decadently costumed array of Tarot archetypes are presented here, along with delicately ornamented Marseilles style pips.

Publisher: Lo Scarabeo, September 2000.
Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for these decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value. One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

Aquarian Tarot

The deck was created and illustrated by David Palladini.

Palladini combined the symbols of the traditional Tarot with more modern, updated images in a combination of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles. He created a unique blend of colourful, emotive backgrounds with pale faced, stoic characters.

David Palladini is an American illustrator, best known for his Aquarian Tarot decks and children's book illustrations, especially his illustrations for The Girl Who Cried Flowers by Jane Yolen. His style is reminiscent of the Art Nouveau illustrations of Alfons Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley.

Born in Italy and emigrated to America as a child, David Palladini's dual cultural background is expressed in the lush creativity of his work. After studying art, photography, and film at New York's Pratt Institute, David's first professional assignment was as a photographer for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. He illustrated the novel The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King, and Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley.He currently lives in Newport Beach, California and continues to paint, write, and exhibit his work.

As rich and complex as life itself, the Crystal Tarot blends the look of stained glass with art nouveau style to gracious effect. The use of patterns within patterns gives depth to the traditional pictures of the Tarot. Influenced by both the Rider-Waite and Thoth Tarot decks, this modern Tarot is an exquisite blend of the old and the new. The familiar images are all there, while the details—executed in brilliant and unusual colors—invite viewers to linger, to search, to make sure they miss nothing—an effective trait in a tool of self-examination.

The images on the Crystal Tarot appear to be stained glass and, indeed, this deck is called I Tarocchi di Vetro in Italian.

Artist Elisabetta Trevisan used tempera and pastels to create these crystalline scenes.

This deck was originally published as just the 22 major arcana cards, but the minor arcana has been added to this edition. The card titles are given in five languages with Italian the largest at the bottom, and the other four languages at the top. The card number is given in roman numerals. The suit names and court cards are standard except with cups as chalices and pages as knaves.

After recreating the missing cards from the 15th century Tarocchi decks to form the U.S. Games' reproduction of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot, Luigi Scapini was inspired to create his own version of the Tarot in a similar genre.

The resulting Medieval Scapini Tarot is a very interesting blend of 15th century imagery and contemporary artwork. The dark, gold-and-bronze colors and realistic representations of the Visconti Sforza Tarot appear to juxtapose in stark, yet pleasant, contrast with the vivid colors and near-caricature additions of the artist.

Travel back to the grandeur of 15th century Italy through the art of this tarot deck. The Middle Ages are recreated with symbols, costumes, and settings against gold backgrounds.

Italian artist Luigi Scapini’s lavish paintings recreate 15th century Italy in this gold-accented tarot deck. The Major Arcana and court cards have gold backgrounds in the manner of fifteenth-century European decks. Both the Major and Minor Arcana include full scenes. In the Minors, symmetrical arrangements of the suit symbols provide composition around which the scenes are arranged.

The depth of Scapini's art history expertise is evident in his lush settings and period costumes. Interesting details, and sometimes-humorous references, are cleverly imbedded in the artwork, with many of the cards depicting historical figures, for example, Rasputin as the Knight of Cups. Readers will easily relate to the universal situations revealed in the cards, for pleasurable and insightful readings.

The work of Carlo Della Rocca, one of the most important engravers of the nineteenth century, was reproduced, preserving the charm and naturalness of that extremely refined craft. This deck is one of the best examples of Tarot art, its origins deeply rooted in Italian culture and history. Each Arcana contains its own divinatory meanings.

Amazingly detailed and gracefully beautiful, Alasia's tempera-on-papyrus paintings meld the stunning style of ancient Egyptian art with the mysteries of the Tarot. To shape the interpretations, Alasia relied on the conceptions of Jean-Baptiste Pitois. The Classical Tarots cards are a feast for the eyes, employing delicate, detailed line work and deep, rich colors. Lush and vibrant, these cards illustrate the drama, the complexity, and even the humor and weirdness of life.

This deck is authentically reproduced from the original, with the modern addition of a white border with a key word in English, Italian, French, and German for each card.

Boxed Deck of 3 x 5" 78 Full Color Cards with Instruction Booklet

English

Publisher: Lo Scarabeo, Italy, September 2000.
Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for these decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value. One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

The Goddess Tarot

The Goddess Tarot uses goddess stories and imagery to update traditional tarot symbolism, addressing women's contemporary needs. Goddess Tarot is ornately illustrated with evocative details that bring tarot to life in new ways.

Each card in the Major Arcana depicts the story of a different goddess. Each suit in the Minor Arcana corresponds to one of the four elements -- earth, air, water, and fire -- as well as to a particular goddess. The suit of cups is associated with Venus, the Roman goddess of love. The suit of swords relates to Isis, the Egyptian goddess of magic and redemption. Pentacles portray Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, and the suit of staves depict Freyja, the Norse goddess of creativity.

Rich in symbolism as it is in beauty, the 78-card Goddess Tarot deck is an instrument for personal growth and an essential tool of empowerment and transformation for women everywhere.

Artist and author Kris Waldherr also provides a beautifully written instruction booklet to help you get the most out of The Goddess Tarot.

An absolutely stunning display of lavish gold foil and exquisite Renaissance art, this deck is pure magic and mystery!

The shimmering gold reflects the light, seducing the intuition and delighting the eye. This deck is a treasure, truly a must-have for all Tarot enthusiasts. Originally commissioned in 1450 by the Duke of Milan, and attributed to Bonifacio Bembo, this is a reproduction of the oldest extant Tarot deck.

Perhaps the oldest—and certainly the most complete—example of the Tarot, known by a variety of names. Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo, they were commissioned in 1450 for Filippo Maria Visconti, the Duke of Milan, Italy. Because they weren’t finished until his successor, Francesco Sforza, was in office, this deck is often called the Visconti-Sforza Tarot or simply the Visconti Tarot. Today, part of the deck is housed in the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York, part is kept at the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, and the rest are held in the private collection of the Colleoni family also of Bergamo. As a result of its current ownership, it is also known as the Morgan-Bergamo version of the Tarot.

The Booklet that accompanies the deck includes a bit of history and information, divinatory meanings and a five card position spread. The instructions for using this spread are interesting. You separate the Majors and Minors. Then you only use the suit associated with your question, followed by just the Majors, giving you ten cards on the five-position spread. This technique can be added to any Tarot reading that answers a question.

Publisher: Lo Scarabeo,
Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for these decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value. One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

A tarot deck which draws on the power of female archetypes. These jewel tone color cards are illustrated in a simple, mystical style and are ideal for meditative and inspirational purposes as well as general readings.

Artist Peter Engelhardt has created these cards to capture the spiritual essence and the mystique of women, presenting the rich expressions of life with sensitivity, passion and liveliness.

Included is an instructional booklet written in English, Dutch, French and Spanish.